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Discovery Of Vast Buried Canyon In Tibet Has Scientists Buzzing
Researchers have made a surprising discovery in Tibet, unearthing an ancient canyon buried deep under sediment along the Yarlung Tsangpo River in the southern part of the country. The canyon is...
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6 Reasons Why Long Distance Train Travel Is Worth It
Taking a long-distance train is not the fastest mode of transportation, but it’s certainly much more relaxing than being crammed into flying metal tube with 150 of your closest friends. As long as...
View Article'Back Home Ballers' Shows The Ladies Of 'SNL' Living It Big On Mom & Dad
As the college kids begin to head home for Thanksgiving, the ladies of "Saturday Night Live" and host Cameron Diaz laid down some raps explaining what it's like to be a "Back Home Baller." Decked out...
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7 Experts Spill Their Go-To Travel Hacks For Better Trips
Traveling for the holiday season? We thought so. Guess who else will be, too?! Annoying armrest hoggers, loud cell phone talkers, and that guy who only eats tuna on international flights. Since we...
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America's Best Tree Lighting Ceremonies
The National Christmas Tree in Washington DC (Photo Credit: TheNationalTree.org) Forget Black Friday. For a lot of people--sentimental types, perhaps--the true beginning for the holiday season is the...
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The Gorgeous (And Pricey!) Shell Jewelry From Hawaii's 'Forbidden Island'
The Hawaiian island of Ni'ihau is often called "The Forbidden Island." It sounds like something straight out of "Pirates of the Caribbean," but instead of cursed gold dubloons, Ni'ihau is home to...
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Palawan, The Most Beautiful Island In The World, Is Sheer Perfection
It's hard to believe the Philippines are an under-appreciated tropical travel destination, especially with their extraordinary hiking, diving, beaches and of course -- islands that are THIS beautiful....
View Article7 Things You Should Know Before Booking Another Flight
When we fly, it's absolutely imperative that we get the best possible deal, on the best possible day, on the best possible flight. (Travel ego is a very real thing, people. And we have a BIG one.) As...
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Thanksgiving Travel Tips: Airport Security
Thanksgiving is undoubtedly the busiest travel time of the year. This year, let's strive to not get yelled at by TSA officers and not get dirty looks from the people behind us! To get through security...
View ArticleBlack Friday And Cyber Monday Travel Deals To Pay Attention To
NEW YORK (AP) — Planning a trip? Check out deals being offered by the travel industry as part of Black Friday and CyberMonday promotions. But do your homework, cautions Pauline Frommer, editorial...
View ArticleWhy Women Love France
Last year, months before I knew I would be writing a book about France for Travelers' Tales, a publisher in Palo Alto, I was explaining to a friend why I, let's say, strongly encouraged my daughter to...
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Varanasi: Elation, Stimulation, Confusion!
Temples, temples everywhere in Varanasi. (CC-0. Public Domain image) The heady aroma of incense is contrasted by the stench of garbage, the cobblestone pathways are coated red with paan, and the chant...
View Article25 Thanksgiving Jokes That Will Get You Through Dinner With Your Family
If returning to your hometown, having dinner with your extended family and eating yourself into a food coma aren't your bag, Thanksgiving can be a little uncomfortable. Luckily, these comedians know...
View ArticleTower Bridge Official 'Gutted' After Beer Bottle Shatters New Glass Walkway
Part of Tower Bridge's latest attraction, a glass walkway soaring 140 feet above the Thames, has shattered just two weeks after opening, when someone dropped a beer bottle on one of the glass panels....
View ArticleVenice Bans Wheelie Suitcases For Tourists, But Not For Locals
This is wheelie extreme. Visitors to Venice will soon face fines of up to 500 Euro -- or about $620 -- for rolling wheelie suitcases on the city's cobblestone streets, thanks to a decision from the...
View ArticleCancel Africa? Oh, the Heartache
Ebola and terrorism are causing tourists to cancel vacations in all parts of Africa, in particular Kenya. I'm one of those tourists with a trip planned to go on safari to Kenya and Tanzania. It will be...
View ArticleBeyond Guinness in Dublin, Part Two: A Bit of Irish History and a Little...
Several weeks ago I wrote about Dublin as a great destination for lovers of literature, theater and art. And it was mainly for those pleasures that we'd initially planned our trip - with a side order...
View ArticleSecrets of a True Parisian: Part I
Paris is a snail -- no, literally, a snail. The shape of the city is clearly defined by its 20 districts (arrondissements). Numbered from one to 20, the metropolis unfolds from its center, with le...
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The Best Cities for Falling in Love This Fall
Fall brings with it colorful foliage, crisp weather, and the urge to cozy up by the fire (preferably with a special someone). After all, the season is ideal for spending some picturesque time with your...
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Higher Learning: A Pilot's Journey Begins
The only thing better than laughter is sharing a lesson in utter silence, a demonstration of listening necessary for any true communication and learning. Francis worked hard. She listened. She chose...
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